Messenger 13+
Text, audio and video calls
Meta Platforms, Inc.
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Group video calls, voice calls, text messaging and more!
Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features.
PRIVACY SETTINGS
New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.
CUSTOM REACTIONS
Lost for words? You can customise your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.
CHAT THEMES
Choose from fun themes and colours, such as Tie-dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.
WATCH TOGETHER
Watch videos, tv programmes and films with your friends over Messenger video chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real time.
FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting. Host group video calls with up to eight people, with high-quality audio, high-definition video and interactive video features such as face filters.
UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT AND PHONE CALLS
Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they're across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet and desktop.
TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE
Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colours of the chat interface.
RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES
When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show or shout it out loud.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS AND EMOJIS
Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.
SEND FILES, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
There's no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.
PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.
SEND AND REQUEST MONEY WITH NO FEES
Send and receive money securely and quickly – right in the app. Split payments in group chats to share rent, travel and other expenses. Start sending money to friends and family by adding your debit card, PayPal account (fees may apply) or prepaid card. Only available in the US.
CHAT WITH BUSINESSES
Easily connect with your favourite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.
COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS
Chat with friends across an array of devices, such as desktop, Portal and others.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
LEARN MORE about Messenger texting and group video chat at: http://messenger.com
* Data rates apply
Some Messenger features may not be available in your country or region.
Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety
What’s New
Version 527.0.0
We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.
This release includes:
- Fixes for crashes within messaging experiences
- Performance improvements to remove latency in some of our core experiences
- iOS 26 support
Have a question? Tap Help in the Messenger app or visit
[facebook.com/help/messenger-app]
Ratings and Reviews
Title:Seamless Connectivity at Its Best
"I'm thoroughly enjoying Facebook Messenger! The app has made it incredibly easy to stay connected with friends and family. The interface is user-friendly, and the features are top-notch. I love how I can easily switch between messaging, voice, and video calls. The ability to share files, photos, and videos is also a huge plus. Additionally, the app's speed and reliability have been impressive. I've experienced minimal glitches, and the overall performance has been smooth. Facebook Messenger has truly revolutionized the way I communicate with loved ones, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a seamless messaging experience!"
Suggestion: Messenger for Instagram DMs
I haven't used Messenger so much since maybe 2010 but I'm an Instagram user who doesn't want to see his feed all the time. The first Threads app made that possible and it was great. I want to be able to chat with people without being distracted by my feeds. I know your job is to make people overstimulated, distracted, unproductive and almost unaccomplished in life but making communication the core again and not just information overload might not be a bad idea. If you could integrate Messenger with Instagram DMs, that would be awesome. I'm not sure what the numbers were for you to have sunset the first Threads app which fulfilled this purpose but I'm pretty sure a host of people who aren't Gen Zs but want to keep the conversation going would adopt this. You would need to market it well. The first Threads app wasn't advertised properly or at all so you'd need to let people know that they can actually use Messenger to keep the conversation going with their Instagram friends. Thank you. You're getting one star because I am overstimulated with the feeds and Messenger should be able to work for Instagram DMs too.
A Convenient Messaging App with Room for Improvement
I've been using Facebook Messenger for a while now, and it's been a convenient way to stay in touch with friends and family. The app is easy to use, and I love the ability to make voice and video calls. The messaging feature is also reliable, and I appreciate the ability to send files and photos. However, I've experienced some issues with message delivery and occasional glitches. Sometimes, messages don't show up immediately, or the app freezes for a moment. Despite these issues, I still find Facebook Messenger to be a useful tool for staying connected with loved ones.
App Privacy
The developer, Meta Platforms, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Health & Fitness
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- Location
- Contact Info
- Contacts
- User Content
- Search History
- Browsing History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Sensitive Info
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Size
- 184.8 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- Languages
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English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- Learn More
- Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence Simulated Gambling
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © 2022 Meta
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Avatar Item ₦ 17,900.00
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- Avatar Item ₦ 3,200.00
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Supports
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Siri
Get things done within this app using just your voice.